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John Rigby & Company Big Game .500 Jeffery 24-inch

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Massive-bore bolt rifle chambered for the .500 Jeffery, generating tremendous stopping power for elephant and buffalo at dangerous distances.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .500 Jeffery

Capacity: 3

Year introduced: 1920, United Kingdom

Weight: 138 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous Game